This week we look at God’s punishments in the desert. We look at the rebellions of the Israelites in the desert, and God’s response. We look at the story of Moses at Horeb. What did God ask of Moses? What did Moses do? Why was God’s punishment for Moses so strong? […]
Category: Two Stories
The Good Shepherd
This week we review God’s guidance and plan for Israel as they went through the desert, then focus on the story of Moses. We look at Moses’ life, in Egypt, then as a shepherd in Midian. What can we see about this background, and how God uses it? […]
Desert Choices
This week we look at the story of God’s preparation to send Israel into the promised land. Twelve spies are sent into the land, and we see how the Israelites react to the report they get. Do we stay with the familiar, or do we live by faith? […]
A Place for God
This week we review the wedding at Sinai, then look at God’s instruction for the creation of the Tabernacle. Why did God need them to create the tabernacle? How does He tabernacle with us now? […]
A Wedding at Sinai
This week we look at historical wedding ceremonies, then at the agreement between God and Israel. […]
Be Careful What You Ask For
Sermon text: Exodus 17 This week we look at the symbols of Egypt and Israel, then at the battle Israel has with the Amalekites. As the Israelites fought to escape enslavement, they won when they had Moses’ staff lifted up for all to see. When Israel sins again they are attacked by serpents. Moses is […]
The Two Stories
This week we review the story of the story of the Israelites, as they are delivered from Egypt, and begin to know God. The world tells its own story. Do we believe God? Do we fear Him? Trust Him? Obey Him? […]
The Place of Strife
Sermon text: Exodus 17:1-7 This week we look at the continued journey of the Israelites in the dessert. As they follow God’s leading through the dessert, they demand water when they find none. What is it they want? What is it God experiences from His people? What is it we ask of God? What is […]
Bread from Heaven
Sermon Passage: Exodus 16:1-5 We look at how God showed mercy in providing- but also how he taught His people. When they complained, that they craved food God provided, but with specific rules. What is it we desire, and are we content with what He provides, and how He provides it? […]
Out of the Frying Pan
This week we look at the story of the Israelites in the desert, as they go without water for three days. They begin to complain… what was it they were expecting? What was it God wanted from them? What is it we expect? What is it we depend on God for? […]